Damon West
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Speaker Formerly Sentenced to Life in Prison; Bestselling Author of "The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change"
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Damon West Biography
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of "The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change," which Forbes listed in the Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.
His autobiography, "The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World," vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.
At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hardcore drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stock-broker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked — and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, West had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, West emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.
The Coffee Bean message has inspired thousands. West’s clients include such companies as Walmart, AIG, Chick-fil-A, Southwest Airlines, and sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Timberwolves, Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. The U.S. Army has even incorporated the #BeACoffeeBean mindset into their resilience training. West’s story has been featured both nationally and globally.
He is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too.
His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity and Build Unity," is being optioned for film adaptation. His children’s book, "The Coffee Bean for Kids," is the genesis for Coffee Bean Clubs being started by students at schools all over America.
Today, West lives a life of recovery and service, sharing his story all over the world. Of all the hats West wears, however, the two most important to him are being a husband to Kendell and a stepfather to Clara.
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All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Damon West for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon West for your next private or corporate function.
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All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Damon West or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Damon West or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Football and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon West for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric LeMarque, Rudy Ruettiger and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon West for an upcoming event.
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How to book Damon West?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Damon West for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Damon West, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Damon West or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Damon West?
Booking fees for Damon West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Damon West, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Damon West?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Damon West for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon West for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Damon West or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Damon West or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Football and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon West for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric LeMarque, Rudy Ruettiger and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon West for an upcoming event.
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